Shoshone is a city located in Lincoln County Idaho. Shoshone has a 2024 population of 1,747. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Shoshone is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,657 in 2020.
The average household income in Shoshone is $58,491 with a poverty rate of 11.23%. The median age in Shoshone is 36.9 years: 39.5 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shoshone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,078 | 63.9% |
| Two or more races | 374 | 22.17% |
| Other race | 169 | 10.02% |
| Native American | 41 | 2.43% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 623 | 2.6 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Married | 296 | 3.55 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 259 | 1.22 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 58 | 3.34 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Male | 10 | 6 | 50 | 50 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 9.72% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 13.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 56 | 4.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 6.28% |
| High School Graduate | 390 | 32.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 6.37% |
| Some College | 319 | 26.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 714 | 628 | 95 |
| Hispanic | 425 | 333 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 239 | 207 | 34 |
| Other Race | 107 | 88 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 15 | 2 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 14.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,042 | $55,250 | $58,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,375 | $58,750 | $81,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,513 | $35,125 | $16,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,661 | $44,643 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,576 | $43,036 | $29,387 |
| Some College | $29,475 | $0 | $29,456 |
$36,576
Average Earnings
$43,036
Average Male
$29,387
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.51% of Shoshone residents speak only English, while 34.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 879 | 172 | 19.57% |
| Multiple | 369 | 7 | 1.9% |
| Native | 41 | 2 | 4.88% |
11.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.73%
Male Poverty Rate
10.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shoshone is White, with 19.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shoshone is Multiple, with 1.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.2% |
| Some College | 17.02% |
| High School | 8.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.22% |
| Male Employed | 4.34% |
| Female Employed | 3.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,667 | $67,992 |
| Households | $44,375 | $58,491 |
| Married Families | $64,605 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,184 | $43,846 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 5.6% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 4 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.27%
Born in Shoshone
79.61%
Native Born
20.39%
Foreign Born
11.32%
Non Citizen
9.07%
Naturalized
79.61% of Shoshone residents were born in the United States, with 51.27% having been born in Idaho. 11.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,861 | 23 | 1.25% |
| 2028 | 1,838 | 23 | 1.27% |
| 2027 | 1,815 | 22 | 1.23% |
| 2026 | 1,793 | 23 | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 1,770 | 23 | 1.32% |
| 2024 | 1,747 | 22 | 1.28% |
| 2023 | 1,725 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,724 | 29 | 1.71% |
| 2021 | 1,695 | 38 | 2.29% |
| 2020 | 1,657 | 168 | 11.28% |
| 2019 | 1,489 | -14 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 1,503 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 1,505 | 13 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 1,492 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 1,497 | -10 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 1,507 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,507 | 15 | 1.01% |
| 2012 | 1,492 | 34 | 2.33% |
| 2011 | 1,458 | -23 | -1.55% |
| 2010 | 1,481 | 0 | 0% |